NDP Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
The Liberals and Conservatives refuse to give young Canadians a voice
OTTAWA – Yesterday, NDP MP Taylor Bachrach’s proposal to change the voting age to 16 was rejected by the Liberal government and Conservatives. Bachrach’s bill would have given young people a say in the decisions being made about the climate crisis, the lack of affordable housing and the cost of living that has a huge…
Statement on International Safe Abortion Day
NDP Critic for Women and Gender Equality, Leah Gazan, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Canadian families can’t afford groceries while corporate greed drives inflation
OTTAWA – NDP Agriculture and Agri-food Critic Alistair MacGregor is proposing that a Parliamentary committee investigates how corporate greed is driving inflation. Corporate grocery chain profits hit $3.5 billion while nearly a quarter of Canadians report going hungry. MacGregor wants an investigation into how this unchecked corporate greed continues to drive prices higher and hurts…
Publisac: The NDP supports steps taken by the City of Montreal
MONTREAL – NDP Deputy Leader Alexandre Boulerice announced today that he supports the City of Montreal in its quest to reduce unsolicited advertising in its city. He also called on Canada Post, a federal institution, to respect the bylaw adopted by the city. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP: Liberals need to be transparent on rationale for easing travel measures
NDP Transport Critic, Taylor Bachrach made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
New Democrats support young Canadians who want a say in their own futures
OTTAWA – Today, Members of Parliament will debate MP Taylor Bachrach’s bill to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in federal elections. Parliament will vote on the bill next week. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Canadians living with disabilities deserve justice and fairness in the workplace
NPD Critic for Disability Inclusion, Bonita Zarrillo, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
New Democrats support Iranians fighting for justice
NDP critic for Foreign Affairs, Heather McPherson, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP pushes Liberals on a plan for energy workers as the Biden Administration moves ahead with a clean energy strategy
OTTAWA— This fall session of Parliament, the NDP will push the Trudeau government to deliver a credible plan on addressing the climate crisis by ensuring a transition to a clean energy future. NDP Critic for Natural Resources, Jobs and Just Transition, Charlie Angus, says the NDP will push the Liberals to move beyond vague gestures…
